David Howell Email & Phone Number

I graduated from Washington State University in 1992 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and I earned an EMBA from the University of Washington in 2012. I joined Avista in 2005 after spending 5 years with TransCanada-GTN. I have held various positions at Avista supporting both gas and electric operating areas. Between 2005 and 2015 I held various gas engineering and operations positions including Gas Design Engineer, Gas Design Manager, Gas Compliance Manager, Operations Manager, and Director of Gas Delivery. In 2015 I transitioned to support the electric business as the Director of Electrical Engineering. I became the Director of Electric Operations in 2017, where my primary responsibilities include the management and oversight of Avista’s 13 operating districts, responsibility for construction services and design, as well as the Asset Maintenance team.

Listed skills include Business Strategy, Operations Management, Natural Gas, Program Management, and 8 others.